My guard's words of determination echoed in my mind as I sat at my desk, pouring over the case files and notes. I was determined to find my children, and I knew that every minute counted.

As I studied the files, I noticed a small detail that had previously gone unnoticed. A security guard at the palace had reported seeing one of Asher's guards lurking around the area where my children had gone missing.

I quickly jotted down a note and handed it to my guard. "Investigate this lead," I wrote. "Find out if there's any connection between Asher's guard and the disappearance of my children."

My guard nodded and...